This holiday season, I feel less in control than ever. The past few months have been so busy, I am already looking forward to summer. I like to enjoy the holiday season, but it seems like every year I am unbelievably stressed out. Why do we as adults do this to ourselves? Why can't we just relax and really enjoy the holidays? Why do I always feel like nothing I do is ever good enough. I can't blame it on anyone but myself. I am a people pleaser, and it is hard for me to speak up and just say "NO". This holiday season, I am going to work on saying "No", I am going to sit back and play with my kids and not worry about whether I am making the perfect dessert or side-dish. The holidays are all about the kids, they are the ones who truly, unequivocally, believe in the magic of Christmas. They don't care if you make the perfect gourmet meal, to prove what a wonderful host and cook you are. Kids just want you to relax and play with them, they don't ask to be ignored or yelled at because we are just "too busy" getting the perfect "whatever" ready. I want Christmas to be simple this year. I want to enjoy the holiday bliss my kids do, I want them to remember the fun of the holidays not the stress that goes along with it. I want to be an example to them, so that when they grow up they can sit back, relax and truly enjoy their families.
What do you do, or have you done to reduce the stress of the holidays and just enjoy it? I believe holidays should be about spending time with your family and especially kids. Unfortunately, it has become a contest to see who is the best host/chef/baker.
What do you do, or have you done to reduce the stress of the holidays and just enjoy it? I believe holidays should be about spending time with your family and especially kids. Unfortunately, it has become a contest to see who is the best host/chef/baker.